Eddie Egan

Actor · born 3 January 1930 · New York City, New York, USA

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Edward Walter "Eddie" Egan (January 3, 1930 in New York City – November 4, 1995 in Miami, Florida) was a New York City Police Department detective whose exploits were the subject of a book and movie, both entitled The French Connection. After retiring from the NYPD, Egan became an actor, portraying small roles in 22 movies and television series.

Where to start: The French Connection (1971).